The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC (09 - 10) vs. Lexus RX 300 Automatic (18 - 19)
€ 52,500

€ 49,900

€ 52,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is 4 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 4.9 inches taller than the Lexus RX 300.
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus RX 300
71.5
75.2
83.7
66.5
74.6
85.8
75.2 in
Width
74.6 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
85.8 in
71.5 in
Height
66.5 in
114.8
188.5
109.8
192.5
188.5 in
Length
192.5 in
114.8 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus RX 300
4817 lb
Curb Weight
4398 lb
6239 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5512 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
8.7 %

General
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus RX 300
W164
Generation
AL2
Sport Utility Vehicle
Car Body Style
Sport Utility Vehicle
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus RX 300
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz OM 642
Engine Series
OM 642.940
Engine Code

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
235 hp
at 4800 rpm
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
187 hp
235 hp
Lexus RX 300
325 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
325 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Lexus RX 300
Performance
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus RX 300
127 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Lexus RX 300
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25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.71 lb/hp
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
25.76 lb/hp
18.71 lb/hp
Lexus RX 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus RX 300
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
28 mpg
29 mpg
Lexus RX 300
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
34 mpg
highway
34 mpg
25.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 gal
703 mi
Range
552 mi
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
703 mi
552 mi
Lexus RX 300
Environmental Impact
172.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
153.5 kWh
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
172.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
Lexus RX 300
Euro 4 III
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY
Lexus RX 300
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1422 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.7 cu ft










58 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
46 cu ft